Religion 8 Flashcards
body
the physical structure of a person or animal
soul
the immaterial (spiritual) part of a person or animal that gives the body life
intellect
the ability of the mind to come to correct conclusions about what is good and true
free will
The ability to freely choose the good for ourselves and others
prayer
The living relationship between humankind and the Creator. The habit of being in the presence of God and seeking communion with Him
identity
knowing who one truly is in their relationship with God, one’s self, others, and the world
mission
one’s calling to live out their vocation that pertains to their unique relationship and identity in Christ
relationship
a union of persons, which, in its highest form of friendship, is caused by the joint pursuit of something good
human person
the only creatures God made in His image and likeness, made to love and be loved. Every human person is unique and cannot ever be duplicated, which is why human life is sacred from beginning to end.
prayer
the living relationship between humankind and God. It is the habit of being in the presence of God and seeking communion with Him
providence
The belief that God provides for us through our particular circumstances, to lead us to his ultimate purpose for us
spirituality
The unique way in which one lives out their relationship with God through prayer and action
silence
the absence of sound, to hear God’s voice
trinity
one God in three divine persons
nature
what makes something what it is. The essence (core) of something
person
an individual who is responsible for his own actions. People have intelligence and free will
consubstantial
of the same substance
paraclete
a name for the Holy Spirit, meaning advocate
sacrament
efficacious sign of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church by which divine life is given to us
holy
set apart for a unique purpose
hell
the eternal rejection of God by a spiritual being, i.e. humans and angels
purgatory
the process where a person who is destined for heaven is purged of attachment to sin
heaven
perfect union with God in Christ and the entire communion of Saints
covenant
a contract or vow that unites one as a family
church
the people that God has called to be his own
marks
characteristics that define the Church’s purpose and mission
one
united by God through belief worship
holy
Jesus passes this mark to the members of the Church
Catholic
universal outreach and has everything everyone needs for salvation
apostolic
professes the same creed and way of life professed by the Apostles
deposit of faith
the full and complete message of Jesus Christ
sacred scripture
the word of God, written by divinely inspired authors, and is without error in regards to salvation
sacred tradition
the deposit of faith handed down by the Apostles, which may or may not be stated explicitly or at all in SS
magisterium
the teaching authority of the church, the union of the bishops and the pope, entrusted in both preserving the fullness of the deposit of faith and at times defining what is and what’s not a part of the deposit
sacramental life
a life of participation in God’s work through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit
devotions
manifestations of our profound love of God, rooted in worship and service to his Holy name
rosary
Scripture-based prayer that uses repetition to help one enter a contemplative state. The word rosary comes from the Latin word rosarium- rose garden
